Conditions at Olende in April
April: Best Offshore Wind Frequency of the Year
April is statistically the best month for wind at Olende, with ideal offshore wind conditions 24 percent of the time. The trade-off is that the swell is still modest-averaging 2.6ft (0.8m)-but the period lengthens to 12.6s, and the SSW/SW groundswell becomes more consistent. Nearly 93 percent of the waves come from the SSW, and the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class increases to about 6 percent, offering the first real pulse of the year. The combination of long-period energy and the highest frequency of offshore flow makes April a prime month to score fun, punchy beachbreak waves without the heavy summer onshore winds. Water temperature is 29.1°C (84°F) and the rainy season is still active, so look for squalls clearing to offshore breezes.
Average Spot conditions at Olende in April
Swell history for April
Wind history for April
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Olende during April. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Olende for your next trip in April.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Olende for April. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Olende.